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Part of an old map of the San Jacinto area from the Texas Revolution

BADGE

  • CATEGORY: COMMUNICATION ARTIFACTS
  • MEASUREMENTS: 2 7/8"H x 2 1/16"L
  • DATE MADE: 19th century

Description

Mexican military insignia. Oblong brass plate with scripted letters "BG". Superscript "o" over the "G". Hole on bottom. Two attachment posts with holes on reverse side. Medal is discolored.

Provenance

Picked up on the San Jacinto Battlefield.

  • CREDIT LINE: Floyd, Oscar P.